In March, worker Toyo Gonzalez suffered chemical burns to his face after
an explosion at the Akzo Nobel plant in La Porte Texas. The fire happened
in the middle of the day and more than 80 workers were evacuated.

Gonzalez was wearing safety goggles, which prevented his injuries from
being worse. However, the chemical burns to his face were severe, according
to his attorney Jason Burns. Old equipment and inadequate workplace safety
are claimed in the lawsuit.

More recently, a worker was injured when a barge exploded in Mobile Alabama,
according to this article:
Second lawsuit filed over Mobile River barge explosions. George Erickson suffered second and third degree burns over more than
half his body. He remained unconscious in the hospital for days after
the accident.

Erickson is represented by attorney Desi Tobias, who noted “…his
client was working for Oil Recovery Co. of Alabama, which was hired to
clean two oil barges at its facility off of Dunlap Drive.”

Over the past few years, I represented many workers injured by burns from
a fire while on the job. These injuries can cause permanent scaring and
emotional distress for the injured worker and their families. I was successful
in getting my clients the medical and income benefits they deserve as
well as a good settlement.

Burns often require extensive treatment and lengthy recovery times. Coping
with burns can be very difficult. If you or someone you know has been
injured due to an accident involving burns, call Nate Hansford at 770-922-3660
for a free consultation about a possible worker’s compensation case.

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